The Detroit Red Wings and the Vegas Golden Knights face off tonight, November 4, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. This is a highly anticipated matchup between two teams with strong starts to the season. The puck drops at 10 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Here's a look at the projected lineups:
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings (9-4-0) are coming off a 3-2 shootout victory against San Jose and currently hold the second-best record in the Atlantic Division. Their offense has been producing solid results, averaging 3.23 goals per game.
Forwards:
- Emmitt Finnie - Dylan Larkin - Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat - Marco Kasper - Mason Appleton
- Andrew Copp - J.T. Compher - Jonatan Berggren
- Elmer Soderblom - Michael Rasmussen - Austin Watson
Defensemen:
- Simon Edvinsson - Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot - Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Albert Johansson - Jacob Bernard-Docker
Goaltenders:
- John Gibson
- Cam Talbot
The Red Wings will be without Patrick Kane, who is out with an upper-body injury. Scratched players include Travis Hamonic and James van Riemsdyk. Dylan Larkin leads the team with 18 points (8 goals, 10 assists), while Alex DeBrincat leads in assists with 11. The Red Wings' power play operates at 23.8%, and their penalty kill is strong at 86.8%. Cam Talbot is expected to start in goal.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights (6-2-3) are 3-1-1 at home and are scoring an average of 3.55 goals per game while allowing 2.82. They are coming off a 4-2 loss to Colorado. Tonight's game is also "Noche de Los VGK" at T-Mobile Arena, celebrating the Hispanic and Latino community.
Forwards:
- Ivan Barbashev - Jack Eichel – Brett Howden
- Brandon Saad - William Karlsson - Reilly Smith
- Pavel Dorofeyev - Tomas Hertl - Mitch Marner
- Cole Reinhardt - Colton Sissons - Keegan Kolesar
Defensemen:
- Brayden McNabb - Shea Theodore
- Noah Hanifin - Zach Whitecloud
- Jeremy Lauzon - Kaedan Korczak
Goaltenders:
- Akira Schmid
- Carl Lindblom
Adin Hill (lower body) and Mark Stone (upper body) are out due to injuries. Noah Hanifin is expected to play after missing 10 games, and Colton Sissons is also expected to return after a two-game absence. Alexander Holtz will draw into the lineup if Sissons is unable to play.
Additional Game Information
The Golden Knights are favored to win, with predictions leaning towards a 4-2 victory. Bettors are also favoring the Over 6.5 total goals. Mitchell Marner and Alex DeBrincat are expected to lead the charge for their respective teams.
